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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.80 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.80 and 112.05 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.80 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.80 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.80 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 55,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,217.68/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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