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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 496.98 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 496.98 and 155.73 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 496.98 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/496.98 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 496.98 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 77,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,394.70/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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