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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 492.74 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 492.74 and 155.05 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 492.74 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/492.74 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 492.74 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 76,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,397.91/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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