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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 493.03 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 493.03 and 123.21 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 493.03 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/493.03 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 493.03 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 60,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,746.38/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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