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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 493.39 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 493.39 and 123.40 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 493.39 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/493.39 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 493.39 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 60,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881.86/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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