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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.28 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.28 and 85.37 is: 128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.28 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.28 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.28 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 42,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,111.31/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.06

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