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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 492.18 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 492.18 and 155.00 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 492.18 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/492.18 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 492.18 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 76,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284.86/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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