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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 491.78 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 491.78 and 93.62 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 491.78 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/491.78 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 491.78 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 46,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,040.44/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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