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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 493.01 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 493.01 and 146.03 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 493.01 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/493.01 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 493.01 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 71,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,993.40/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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