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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 492.42 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 492.42 and 111.90 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 492.42 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/492.42 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 492.42 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 55,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,101.80/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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