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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 492.74 and 97.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 492.74 and 97.39 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 492.74 = 97.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/492.74 = 97.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 492.74 × 97.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 47,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.22/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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