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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 492.96 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 492.96 and 123.28 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 492.96 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/492.96 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 492.96 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 60,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,772.11/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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