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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.56 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.56 and 156 is: 234

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.56 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.56 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.56 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 76,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,527.36/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234

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