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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 493.18 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 493.18 and 155.51 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 493.18 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/493.18 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 493.18 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 76,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,694.42/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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