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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 490.94 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 490.94 and 145.27 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 490.94 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/490.94 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 490.94 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 71,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,318.85/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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