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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 492.57 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 492.57 and 112.01 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 492.57 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/492.57 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 492.57 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 55,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.77/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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