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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 491.78 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 491.78 and 145.16 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 491.78 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/491.78 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 491.78 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 71,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,384.69/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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