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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 491.79 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 491.79 and 154.58 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 491.79 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/491.79 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 491.79 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 76,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,022.13/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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