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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.11, 491.67 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.11, 491.67 and 145.17 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.11 : 491.67 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.11/491.67 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.11x = 491.67 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.11x = 71,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,375.73/328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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