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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 491.99 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 491.99 and 145.85 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 491.99 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/491.99 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 491.99 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 71,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,753.55/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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