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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.20 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.20 and 154.03 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.20 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.20 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.20 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 75,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,659.54/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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