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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 493.04 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 493.04 and 112.31 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 493.04 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/493.04 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 493.04 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 55,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,370.30/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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