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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492.18 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 492.18 and 154.75 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 492.18 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/492.18 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 492.18 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 76,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,164.86/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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