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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 492.96 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 492.96 and 155.48 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 492.96 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/492.96 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 492.96 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 76,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,645.42/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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