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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.28 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.28 and 96.42 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.28 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.28 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.28 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 47,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.22/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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