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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.16 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.16 and 123.50 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.16 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.16 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.16 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 60,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,905.26/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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