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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.17 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.17 and 156.11 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.17 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.17 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.17 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 77,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142.02/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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