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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 492.77 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 492.77 and 155.39 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 492.77 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/492.77 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 492.77 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 76,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,572.23/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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