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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.31, 491.06 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.31, 491.06 and 144.65 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.31 : 491.06 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.31/491.06 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.31x = 491.06 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.31x = 71,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,033.42/327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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