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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.68 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.68 and 145.23 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.68 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.68 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.68 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 71,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,406.69/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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