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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.41, 493.91 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.41, 493.91 and 155.97 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.41 : 493.91 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.41/493.91 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.41x = 493.91 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.41x = 77,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034.36/329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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