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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 492.60 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 492.60 and 84.95 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 492.60 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/492.60 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 492.60 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 41,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,846.07/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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