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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 494.27 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 494.27 and 156.09 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 494.27 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/494.27 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 494.27 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 77,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,150.60/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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