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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 492.96 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 492.96 and 136.16 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 492.96 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/492.96 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 492.96 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 67,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121.43/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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