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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 491.99 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 491.99 and 122.60 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 491.99 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/491.99 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 491.99 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 60,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,318.59/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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