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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.91, 491.45 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.91, 491.45 and 154.20 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.91 : 491.45 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.91/491.45 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.91x = 491.45 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.91x = 75,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,778.75/327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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