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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 492.78 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 492.78 and 100.52 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 492.78 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/492.78 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 492.78 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 49,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534.25/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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