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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 492.55 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 492.55 and 97.28 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 492.55 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/492.55 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 492.55 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 47,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,916.25/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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