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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.21 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.21 and 96.38 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.21 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.21 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.21 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 47,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339.88/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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