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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.26 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.26 and 154.12 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.26 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.26 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.26 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 75,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712.99/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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