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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 492.42 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 492.42 and 155.15 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 492.42 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/492.42 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 492.42 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 76,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,398.96/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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