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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.30, 493.94 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.30, 493.94 and 85.84 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.30 : 493.94 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.30/493.94 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.30x = 493.94 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.30x = 42,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,397.34/329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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