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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 491.72 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 491.72 and 96.70 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 491.72 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/491.72 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 491.72 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 47,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549.32/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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