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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 490.81 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 490.81 and 153.93 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 490.81 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/490.81 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 490.81 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 75,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,550.38/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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