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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.43 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.43 and 155.17 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.43 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.43 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.43 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 76,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,410.36/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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