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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.31 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.31 and 112.45 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.31 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.31 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.31 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 55,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,471.76/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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