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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 491.94 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 491.94 and 122.60 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 491.94 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/491.94 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 491.94 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 60,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,311.84/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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