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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 492.24 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 492.24 and 84.69 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 492.24 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/492.24 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 492.24 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 41,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,687.81/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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