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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 491.76 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 491.76 and 135.48 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 491.76 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/491.76 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 491.76 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 66,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623.64/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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