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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 491.34 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 491.34 and 96.43 is: 144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 491.34 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/491.34 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 491.34 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 47,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,381.14/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.63

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