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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 492.82 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 492.82 and 145.87 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 492.82 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/492.82 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 492.82 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 71,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,886.06/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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