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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.54, 492.94 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.54, 492.94 and 123.08 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.54 : 492.94 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.54/492.94 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.54x = 492.94 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.54x = 60,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670.48/328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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