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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.92 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.92 and 123.27 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.92 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.92 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.92 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 60,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,761.63/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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