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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.33, 491.82 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.33, 491.82 and 165.70 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.33 : 491.82 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.33/491.82 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.33x = 491.82 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.33x = 81,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,494.57/328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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