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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.96 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.96 and 134.88 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.96 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.96 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.96 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 66,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220.68/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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