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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 493.44 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 493.44 and 112.56 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 493.44 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/493.44 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 493.44 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 55,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,541.61/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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