Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.60 and 112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.60 and 112 is: 167.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328.48 : 492.60 = 112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328.48/492.60 = 112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328.48x = 492.60 × 112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328.48x = 55,171.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,171.20/328.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167.96
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