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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.42 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.42 and 144.87 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.42 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.42 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.42 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 71,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,191.29/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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