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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 492.90 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 492.90 and 123.43 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 492.90 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/492.90 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 492.90 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 60,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,838.65/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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