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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 493.53 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 493.53 and 123.54 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 493.53 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/493.53 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 493.53 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 60,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,970.70/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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