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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 492.48 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 492.48 and 145.77 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 492.48 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/492.48 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 492.48 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 71,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,788.81/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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