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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 492.71 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 492.71 and 112.02 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 492.71 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/492.71 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 492.71 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 55,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192.81/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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