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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 490.92 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 490.92 and 154.15 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 490.92 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/490.92 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 490.92 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 75,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,675.32/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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