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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 491.42 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 491.42 and 154.88 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 491.42 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/491.42 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 491.42 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 76,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111.13/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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