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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.31 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.31 and 154.23 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.31 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.31 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.31 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 75,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,774.74/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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