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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 491.33 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 491.33 and 165.38 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 491.33 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/491.33 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 491.33 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 81,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254.11/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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