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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 492.84 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 492.84 and 112.23 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 492.84 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/492.84 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 492.84 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 55,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,311.43/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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