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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 492.95 and 123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 492.95 and 123.33 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 492.95 = 123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/492.95 = 123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 492.95 × 123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 60,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797.68/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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