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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 492.51 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 492.51 and 155.17 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 492.51 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/492.51 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 492.51 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 76,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,419.89/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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