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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 493.50 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 493.50 and 123.52 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 493.50 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/493.50 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 493.50 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 60,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,954.65/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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