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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 493.10 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 493.10 and 112.26 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 493.10 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/493.10 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 493.10 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 55,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355.41/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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