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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 493.83 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 493.83 and 155.97 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 493.83 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/493.83 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 493.83 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 77,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,022.67/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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