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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.34 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.34 and 109.49 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.34 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.34 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.34 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 54,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,016.76/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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