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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 492.26 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 492.26 and 111.81 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 492.26 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/492.26 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 492.26 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 55,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,037.41/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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