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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 490.62 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 490.62 and 153.67 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 490.62 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/490.62 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 490.62 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 75,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393.58/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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