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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.74 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.74 and 154.40 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.74 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.74 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.74 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 75,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921.81/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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