Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 491.20 and 107.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 327.45, 491.20 and 107.99 is: 161.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327.45 : 491.20 = 107.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327.45/491.20 = 107.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327.45x = 491.20 × 107.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327.45x = 53,044.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,044.69/327.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161.99
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