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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.41 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.41 and 145.90 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.41 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.41 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.41 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 71,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,842.62/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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