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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.38 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.38 and 154.14 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.38 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.38 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.38 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 75,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,738.09/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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