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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 491.54 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 491.54 and 96.57 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 491.54 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/491.54 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 491.54 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 47,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468.02/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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