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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 493.96 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 493.96 and 155.94 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 493.96 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/493.96 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 493.96 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 77,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,028.12/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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