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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.78 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.78 and 123.08 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.78 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.78 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.78 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 60,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,651.36/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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