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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 492.08 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 492.08 and 145.35 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 492.08 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/492.08 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 492.08 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 71,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,523.10/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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