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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 493.06 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 493.06 and 123.45 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 493.06 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/493.06 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 493.06 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 60,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,868.26/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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