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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 492.14 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 492.14 and 154.67 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 492.14 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/492.14 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 492.14 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 76,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,116.06/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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