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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 490.92 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 490.92 and 132.31 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 490.92 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/490.92 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 490.92 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 64,954.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954.11/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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