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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 491.94 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 491.94 and 145.34 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 491.94 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/491.94 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 491.94 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 71,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,496.10/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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