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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 492.91 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 492.91 and 123.20 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 492.91 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/492.91 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 492.91 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 60,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723.74/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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