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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 493.20 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 493.20 and 155.45 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 493.20 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/493.20 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 493.20 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 76,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,665.47/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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