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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 493.16 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 493.16 and 81.99 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 493.16 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/493.16 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 493.16 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 40,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,431.52/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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