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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.31 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.31 and 100.88 is: 151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.31 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.31 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.31 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 49,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,765.11/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.32

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