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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.30, 492.51 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.30, 492.51 and 122.87 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.30 : 492.51 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.30/492.51 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.30x = 492.51 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.30x = 60,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,513.63/328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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