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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.55 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.55 and 144.97 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.55 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.55 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.55 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 71,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,260.00/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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