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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 493.26 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 493.26 and 123.29 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 493.26 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/493.26 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 493.26 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 60,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813.41/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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