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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 492.96 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 492.96 and 136.26 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 492.96 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/492.96 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 492.96 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 67,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,170.73/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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