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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 492.91 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 492.91 and 85.14 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 492.91 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/492.91 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 492.91 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 41,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,965.93/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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