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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 491.25 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 491.25 and 135 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 491.25 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/491.25 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 491.25 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 66,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318.75/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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