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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 491.13 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 491.13 and 96.31 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 491.13 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/491.13 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 491.13 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 47,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,298.58/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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