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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 491.97 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 491.97 and 145.39 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 491.97 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/491.97 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 491.97 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 71,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,527.52/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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