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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 493 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 493 and 136.15 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 493 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/493 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 493 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 67,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,119.49/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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