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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 493.49 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 493.49 and 123.58 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 493.49 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/493.49 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 493.49 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 60,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,985.49/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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