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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 494.03 and 85.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 494.03 and 85.93 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 494.03 = 85.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/494.03 = 85.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 494.03 × 85.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 42,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,450.98/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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