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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.08 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.08 and 135.60 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.08 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.08 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.08 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 66,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,726.05/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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