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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 491.94 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 491.94 and 145.36 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 491.94 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/491.94 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 491.94 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 71,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,508.40/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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