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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 491.07 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 491.07 and 144.84 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 491.07 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/491.07 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 491.07 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 71,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,126.58/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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