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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 492.73 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 492.73 and 123.05 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 492.73 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/492.73 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 492.73 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 60,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627.35/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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