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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 491.07 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 491.07 and 96.27 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 491.07 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/491.07 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 491.07 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 47,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275.31/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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