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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 490.85 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 490.85 and 144.63 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 490.85 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/490.85 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 490.85 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 70,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,990.91/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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