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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 493.18 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 493.18 and 85.31 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 493.18 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/493.18 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 493.18 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 42,071.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071.53/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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