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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.28 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.28 and 123.53 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.28 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.28 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.28 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 60,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,934.26/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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