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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 493.26 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 493.26 and 123.38 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 493.26 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/493.26 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 493.26 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 60,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.95/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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