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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 492.20 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 492.20 and 145.43 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 492.20 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/492.20 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 492.20 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 71,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,577.46/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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