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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 493.68 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 493.68 and 85.67 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 493.68 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/493.68 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 493.68 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 42,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,291.10/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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