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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493.08 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493.08 and 136.35 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493.08 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493.08 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493.08 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 67,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228.65/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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