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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.36 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.36 and 111.96 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.36 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.36 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.36 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 55,124.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124.63/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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