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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 492.72 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 492.72 and 155.08 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 492.72 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/492.72 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 492.72 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 76,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,411.02/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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