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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.28 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.28 and 111.79 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.28 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.28 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.28 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 55,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,031.98/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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