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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 492.06 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 492.06 and 157 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 492.06 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/492.06 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 492.06 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 77,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,253.42/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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