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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 491.99 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 491.99 and 96.90 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 491.99 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/491.99 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 491.99 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 47,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673.35/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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