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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 491.35 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 491.35 and 154.19 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 491.35 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/491.35 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 491.35 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 75,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,761.26/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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