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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 492.59 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 492.59 and 123.06 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 492.59 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/492.59 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 492.59 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 60,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,617.51/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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