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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 493.17 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 493.17 and 112.38 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 493.17 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/493.17 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 493.17 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 55,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,422.44/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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