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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 492.42 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 492.42 and 157.24 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 492.42 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/492.42 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 492.42 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 77,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,428.12/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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