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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 492.42 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 492.42 and 84.81 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 492.42 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/492.42 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 492.42 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 41,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,762.14/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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