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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.43, 491.07 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.43, 491.07 and 154.21 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.43 : 491.07 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.43/491.07 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.43x = 491.07 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.43x = 75,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,729.18/327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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