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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493.20 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493.20 and 136.32 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493.20 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493.20 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493.20 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 67,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,233.02/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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