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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.76 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.76 and 156.52 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.76 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.76 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.76 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 77,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,439.84/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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