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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 491.81 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 491.81 and 145.16 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 491.81 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/491.81 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 491.81 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 71,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,389.04/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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