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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 492.58 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 492.58 and 122.91 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 492.58 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/492.58 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 492.58 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 60,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542.70/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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