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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492.18 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 492.18 and 157 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 492.18 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/492.18 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 492.18 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 77,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,272.26/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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