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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 493.28 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 493.28 and 158.40 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 493.28 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/493.28 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 493.28 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 78,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,135.55/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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