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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 490.95 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 490.95 and 132.32 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 490.95 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/490.95 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 490.95 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 64,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,960.05/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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