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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 490.97 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 490.97 and 154.13 is: 231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 490.97 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/490.97 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 490.97 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 75,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,669.98/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.16

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