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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 493.15 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 493.15 and 112.39 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 493.15 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/493.15 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 493.15 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 55,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,422.10/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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