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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 493.10 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 493.10 and 136.31 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 493.10 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/493.10 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 493.10 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 67,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,216.03/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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