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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 491.47 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 491.47 and 145.40 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 491.47 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/491.47 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 491.47 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 71,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,460.60/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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