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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.67 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.67 and 145.26 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.67 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.67 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.67 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 71,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,419.98/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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