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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 495.05 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 495.05 and 154.41 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 495.05 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/495.05 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 495.05 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 76,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,439.07/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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