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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.61 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.61 and 145.15 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.61 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.61 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.61 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 71,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,354.73/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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