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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 492.33 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 492.33 and 122.74 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 492.33 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/492.33 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 492.33 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 60,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,428.58/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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