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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.99, 493.34 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.99, 493.34 and 112.48 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.99 : 493.34 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.99/493.34 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.99x = 493.34 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.99x = 55,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,490.32/328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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