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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 492.91 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 492.91 and 112.24 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 492.91 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/492.91 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 492.91 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 55,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323.66/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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