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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 491.99 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 491.99 and 145.35 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 491.99 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/491.99 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 491.99 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 71,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,510.02/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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