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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 492.04 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 492.04 and 145.43 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 492.04 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/492.04 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 492.04 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 71,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,556.94/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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