Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492.08 and 100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328, 492.08 and 100 is: 150.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328 : 492.08 = 100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328/492.08 = 100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328x = 492.08 × 100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328x = 49,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,208/328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150.02
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