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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 492.96 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 492.96 and 123.18 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 492.96 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/492.96 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 492.96 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 60,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,722.81/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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