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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 493.05 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 493.05 and 85.23 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 493.05 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/493.05 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 493.05 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 42,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,022.23/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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