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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 490.82 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 490.82 and 153.96 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 490.82 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/490.82 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 490.82 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 75,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,565.88/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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