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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 492.60 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 492.60 and 123.01 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 492.60 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/492.60 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 492.60 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 60,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594.73/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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