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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.64 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.64 and 123.63 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.64 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.64 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.64 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 61,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,028.71/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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