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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 494.31 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 494.31 and 156.39 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 494.31 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/494.31 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 494.31 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 77,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,305.14/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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