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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.19, 492.62 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.19, 492.62 and 145.71 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.19 : 492.62 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.19/492.62 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.19x = 492.62 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.19x = 71,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,778.78/328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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