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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 490.95 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 490.95 and 96.21 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 490.95 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/490.95 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 490.95 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 47,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234.30/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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