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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 490.83 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 490.83 and 156.34 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 490.83 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/490.83 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 490.83 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 76,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,736.36/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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