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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 491.36 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 491.36 and 96.46 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 491.36 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/491.36 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 491.36 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 47,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,396.59/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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