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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 492.56 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 492.56 and 123.11 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 492.56 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/492.56 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 492.56 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 60,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,636.91/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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