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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 492.60 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 492.60 and 122.88 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 492.60 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/492.60 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 492.60 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 60,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529.53/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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