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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.16 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.16 and 131.15 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.16 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.16 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.16 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 64,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,677.93/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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