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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.63 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.63 and 155.93 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.63 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.63 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.63 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 76,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,971.73/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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