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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 492.21 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 492.21 and 145.58 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 492.21 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/492.21 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 492.21 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 71,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,653.47/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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