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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 491.16 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 491.16 and 153.90 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 491.16 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/491.16 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 491.16 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 75,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,589.52/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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