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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 492.42 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 492.42 and 135.72 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 492.42 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/492.42 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 492.42 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 66,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,831.24/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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