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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 491.27 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 491.27 and 154.09 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 491.27 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/491.27 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 491.27 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 75,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,697.80/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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