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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 490.87 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 490.87 and 132.34 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 490.87 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/490.87 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 490.87 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 64,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,961.74/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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