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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 492.45 and 145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 492.45 and 145.57 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 492.45 = 145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/492.45 = 145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 492.45 × 145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 71,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,684.72/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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