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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 492.38 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 492.38 and 122.87 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 492.38 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/492.38 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 492.38 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 60,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,498.73/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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