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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 494.06 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 494.06 and 156.22 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 494.06 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/494.06 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 494.06 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 77,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,182.05/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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