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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 492.66 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 492.66 and 155.41 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 492.66 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/492.66 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 492.66 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 76,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,561.83/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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