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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.38 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.38 and 154.34 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.38 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.38 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.38 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 75,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,839.46/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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