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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 491.22 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 491.22 and 154.10 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 491.22 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/491.22 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 491.22 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 75,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,697.00/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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