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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 491.92 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 491.92 and 145.22 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 491.92 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/491.92 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 491.92 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 71,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,433.80/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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