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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.46 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.46 and 123.54 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.46 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.46 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.46 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 60,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962.05/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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