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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 493.01 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 493.01 and 85.22 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 493.01 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/493.01 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 493.01 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 42,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014.31/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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