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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.42 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.42 and 122.92 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.42 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.42 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.42 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 60,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,528.27/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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