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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.34 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.34 and 154.28 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.34 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.34 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.34 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 75,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,803.94/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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