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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 493.01 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 493.01 and 85.21 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 493.01 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/493.01 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 493.01 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 42,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,008.04/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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