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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 491.83 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 491.83 and 145.55 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 491.83 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/491.83 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 491.83 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 71,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,586.72/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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