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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 491.62 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 491.62 and 96.65 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 491.62 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/491.62 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 491.62 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 47,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,515.07/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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