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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 493.04 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 493.04 and 112.28 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 493.04 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/493.04 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 493.04 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 55,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359.20/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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