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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.22 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.22 and 144.95 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.22 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.22 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.22 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 71,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,199.88/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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