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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.91, 493.68 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.91, 493.68 and 155.70 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.91 : 493.68 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.91/493.68 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.91x = 493.68 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.91x = 76,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,865.98/328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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