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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 491.65 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 491.65 and 154.47 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 491.65 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/491.65 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 491.65 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 75,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,942.33/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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