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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 492.91 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 492.91 and 155.52 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 492.91 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/492.91 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 492.91 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 76,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,657.41/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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