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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.45, 492.74 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.45, 492.74 and 145.85 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.45 : 492.74 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.45/492.74 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.45x = 492.74 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.45x = 71,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865.40/328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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