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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 493.09 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 493.09 and 155.36 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 493.09 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/493.09 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 493.09 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 76,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,607.31/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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