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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.94, 493.41 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.94, 493.41 and 85.47 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.94 : 493.41 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.94/493.41 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.94x = 493.41 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.94x = 42,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,169.74/328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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