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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.36 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.36 and 144.77 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.36 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.36 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.36 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 71,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,131.01/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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