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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 493.21 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 493.21 and 136.44 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 493.21 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/493.21 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 493.21 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 67,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293.57/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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