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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 493.28 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 493.28 and 155.57 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 493.28 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/493.28 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 493.28 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 76,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,739.57/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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