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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 492.57 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 492.57 and 97.27 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 492.57 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/492.57 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 492.57 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 47,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,912.28/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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