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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.80 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.80 and 132.33 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.80 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.80 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.80 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 64,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947.56/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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