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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 491.60 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 491.60 and 108.38 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 491.60 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/491.60 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 491.60 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 53,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,279.57/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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