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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 490.97 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 490.97 and 107.98 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 490.97 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/490.97 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 490.97 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 53,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.83/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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