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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 492.89 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 492.89 and 123.21 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 492.89 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/492.89 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 492.89 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 60,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,728.36/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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