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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 491.70 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 491.70 and 154.46 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 491.70 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/491.70 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 491.70 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 75,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,945.52/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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