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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.02 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.02 and 123.38 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.02 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.02 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.02 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 60,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,828.81/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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