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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 491.58 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 491.58 and 145.44 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 491.58 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/491.58 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 491.58 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 71,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,495.40/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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