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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 493.45 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 493.45 and 155.53 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 493.45 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/493.45 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 493.45 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 76,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,746.28/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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