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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.70 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.70 and 154.54 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.70 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.70 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.70 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 75,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,988.51/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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