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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 491.86 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 491.86 and 111.50 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 491.86 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/491.86 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 491.86 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 54,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,842.39/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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