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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 492.70 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 492.70 and 123.13 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 492.70 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/492.70 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 492.70 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 60,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665.54/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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