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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 493.41 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 493.41 and 123.43 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 493.41 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/493.41 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 493.41 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 60,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,901.60/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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