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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.22 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.22 and 164.18 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.22 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.22 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.22 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 80,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,976.86/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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