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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.84 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.84 and 96.72 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.84 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.84 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.84 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 47,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570.28/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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