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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 492.87 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 492.87 and 85.13 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 492.87 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/492.87 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 492.87 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 41,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,956.22/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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