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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.69 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.69 and 145.86 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.69 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.69 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.69 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 71,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,863.76/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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