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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 493.62 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 493.62 and 120.96 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 493.62 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/493.62 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 493.62 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 59,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,708.28/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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