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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 492 and 100 is: 150

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 492 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/492 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 492 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 49,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150

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