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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 492.26 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 492.26 and 122.84 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 492.26 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/492.26 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 492.26 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 60,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,469.22/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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