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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 491.88 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 491.88 and 154.60 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 491.88 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/491.88 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 491.88 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 76,044.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,044.65/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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