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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.68 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.68 and 154.68 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.68 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.68 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.68 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 76,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,053.06/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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