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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 493.15 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 493.15 and 123.31 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 493.15 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/493.15 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 493.15 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 60,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,810.33/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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