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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 492.40 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 492.40 and 146.02 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 492.40 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/492.40 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 492.40 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 71,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,900.25/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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