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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 492.86 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 492.86 and 112.14 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 492.86 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/492.86 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 492.86 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 55,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269.32/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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