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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.10 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.10 and 135 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.10 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.10 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.10 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 66,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,298.50/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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