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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 493.04 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 493.04 and 146.04 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 493.04 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/493.04 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 493.04 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 72,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003.56/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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