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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 492.40 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 492.40 and 155.01 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 492.40 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/492.40 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 492.40 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 76,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,325.30/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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