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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 490.93 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 490.93 and 154.17 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 490.93 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/490.93 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 490.93 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 75,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,686.29/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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