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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 492.36 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 492.36 and 145.59 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 492.36 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/492.36 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 492.36 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 71,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682.69/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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