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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 491.31 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 491.31 and 144.73 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 491.31 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/491.31 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 491.31 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 71,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,106.07/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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