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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.80 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.80 and 145.22 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.80 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.80 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.80 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 71,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,419.20/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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