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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.35 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.35 and 112.50 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.35 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.35 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.35 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 55,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,501.88/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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