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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 493.93 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 493.93 and 155.86 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 493.93 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/493.93 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 493.93 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 76,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,982.89/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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