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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493.14 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493.14 and 109.38 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493.14 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493.14 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493.14 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 53,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937.14/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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