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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 491.96 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 491.96 and 145.44 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 491.96 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/491.96 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 491.96 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 71,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550.66/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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