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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 493 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 493 and 155.32 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 493 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/493 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 493 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 76,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,572.76/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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