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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 492.41 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 492.41 and 122.85 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 492.41 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/492.41 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 492.41 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 60,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,492.88/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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