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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 491.28 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 491.28 and 99.52 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 491.28 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/491.28 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 491.28 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 48,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,892.19/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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