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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 492.99 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 492.99 and 123.23 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 492.99 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/492.99 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 492.99 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 60,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,749.85/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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