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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 490.85 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 490.85 and 153.79 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 490.85 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/490.85 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 490.85 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 75,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,488.28/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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