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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 492.26 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 492.26 and 154.97 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 492.26 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/492.26 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 492.26 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 76,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,285.53/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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