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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.26 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.26 and 155.06 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.26 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.26 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.26 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 76,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326.60/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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