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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.80 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.80 and 156.51 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.80 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.80 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.80 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 77,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,440.76/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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