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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 490.48 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 490.48 and 144.44 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 490.48 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/490.48 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 490.48 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 70,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844.93/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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