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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.19 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.19 and 96.31 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.19 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.19 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.19 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 47,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306.51/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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