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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 492.79 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 492.79 and 155.08 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 492.79 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/492.79 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 492.79 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 76,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,421.87/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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