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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 490.97 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 490.97 and 153.95 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 490.97 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/490.97 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 490.97 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 75,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,581.61/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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