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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 491.75 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 491.75 and 154.26 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 491.75 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/491.75 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 491.75 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 75,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,856.58/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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