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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 492.41 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 492.41 and 145.70 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 492.41 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/492.41 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 492.41 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 71,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,743.41/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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