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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 492 and 135.68 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 492 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/492 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 492 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 66,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,754.56/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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