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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 493.20 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 493.20 and 155.52 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 493.20 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/493.20 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 493.20 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 76,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,699.22/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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