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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 492.49 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 492.49 and 84.84 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 492.49 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/492.49 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 492.49 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 41,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.85/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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