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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 490.68 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 490.68 and 134.96 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 490.68 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/490.68 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 490.68 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 66,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,222.17/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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