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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 492.72 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 492.72 and 155.32 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 492.72 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/492.72 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 492.72 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 76,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,529.27/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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