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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 491.30 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 491.30 and 108.30 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 491.30 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/491.30 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 491.30 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 53,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207.25/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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