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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 493.38 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 493.38 and 112.43 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 493.38 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/493.38 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 493.38 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 55,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468.25/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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