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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 493.12 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 493.12 and 123.32 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 493.12 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/493.12 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 493.12 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 60,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,809.09/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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