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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 493.13 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 493.13 and 112.37 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 493.13 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/493.13 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 493.13 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 55,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410.83/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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