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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 494.58 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 494.58 and 156.48 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 494.58 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/494.58 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 494.58 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 77,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,391.88/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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