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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 491.05 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 491.05 and 96.28 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 491.05 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/491.05 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 491.05 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 47,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,278.29/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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