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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 493.05 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 493.05 and 112.22 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 493.05 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/493.05 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 493.05 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 55,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,329.88/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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