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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 491 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 491 and 96.30 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 491 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/491 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 491 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 47,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283.30/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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