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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 493.38 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 493.38 and 85.44 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 493.38 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/493.38 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 493.38 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 42,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154.39/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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