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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 493.70 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 493.70 and 85.66 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 493.70 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/493.70 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 493.70 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 42,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290.34/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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