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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.18 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.18 and 165.82 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.18 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.18 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.18 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 81,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,613.29/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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