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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 492.61 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 492.61 and 123.07 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 492.61 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/492.61 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 492.61 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 60,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,625.51/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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