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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 492.53 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 492.53 and 155.09 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 492.53 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/492.53 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 492.53 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 76,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,388.10/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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