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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 493.17 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 493.17 and 155.40 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 493.17 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/493.17 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 493.17 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 76,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,638.62/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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