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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.29 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.29 and 112.44 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.29 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.29 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.29 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 55,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464.60/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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