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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.41 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.41 and 136.50 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.41 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.41 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.41 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 67,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350.47/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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