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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.04 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.04 and 135 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.04 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.04 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.04 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 66,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290.40/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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