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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 491.56 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 491.56 and 145.16 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 491.56 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/491.56 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 491.56 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 71,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,351.67/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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