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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.54, 492.77 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.54, 492.77 and 152.90 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.54 : 492.77 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.54/492.77 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.54x = 492.77 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.54x = 75,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,346.21/328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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