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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.31 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.31 and 154.26 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.31 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.31 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.31 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 75,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,789.48/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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