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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 492.03 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 492.03 and 145.46 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 492.03 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/492.03 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 492.03 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 71,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,568.22/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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