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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 491.27 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 491.27 and 144.89 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 491.27 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/491.27 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 491.27 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 71,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,178.77/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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