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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.15, 492.15 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.15, 492.15 and 122.68 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.15 : 492.15 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.15/492.15 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.15x = 492.15 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.15x = 60,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376.96/328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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