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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 490.85 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 490.85 and 142.18 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 490.85 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/490.85 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 490.85 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 69,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,789.05/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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