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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 492.12 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 492.12 and 154.82 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 492.12 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/492.12 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 492.12 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 76,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,187.56/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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