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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 493 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 493 and 112.40 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 493 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/493 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 493 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 55,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,413.20/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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