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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.46 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.46 and 135.88 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.46 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.46 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.46 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 66,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,915.46/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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