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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 491.15 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 491.15 and 144.76 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 491.15 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/491.15 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 491.15 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 71,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,098.76/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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