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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 492.31 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 492.31 and 154.96 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 492.31 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/492.31 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 492.31 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 76,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,288.36/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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