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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 492.79 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 492.79 and 145.93 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 492.79 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/492.79 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 492.79 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 71,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,912.84/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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