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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 490.97 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 490.97 and 144.66 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 490.97 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/490.97 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 490.97 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 71,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021.27/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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