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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 491.85 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 491.85 and 135.47 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 491.85 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/491.85 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 491.85 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 66,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628.46/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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