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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 491.97 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 491.97 and 165.68 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 491.97 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/491.97 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 491.97 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 81,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,509.59/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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