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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 491.86 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 491.86 and 122.64 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 491.86 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/491.86 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 491.86 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 60,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321.71/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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