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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.55 and 123.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.55 and 123.00 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.55 = 123.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.55 = 123.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.55 × 123.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 60,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,583.19/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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