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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 491.81 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 491.81 and 99.88 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 491.81 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/491.81 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 491.81 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 49,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,121.98/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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