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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 493.46 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 493.46 and 136.59 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 493.46 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/493.46 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 493.46 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 67,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,402.87/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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