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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 492.87 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 492.87 and 112.15 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 492.87 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/492.87 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 492.87 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 55,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272.91/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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