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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 492.56 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 492.56 and 84.91 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 492.56 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/492.56 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 492.56 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 41,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.25/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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