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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 491.10 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 491.10 and 154.01 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 491.10 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/491.10 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 491.10 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 75,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,631.86/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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