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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 491.37 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 491.37 and 154.37 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 491.37 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/491.37 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 491.37 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 75,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,852.79/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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