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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.56 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.56 and 145.76 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.56 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.56 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.56 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 71,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,795.55/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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