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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 492.93 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 492.93 and 123.30 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 492.93 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/492.93 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 492.93 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 60,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778.27/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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