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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 492.24 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 492.24 and 111.75 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 492.24 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/492.24 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 492.24 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 55,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,007.82/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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