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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 490.44 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 490.44 and 134.84 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 490.44 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/490.44 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 490.44 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 66,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,130.93/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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