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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 492.89 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 492.89 and 97.42 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 492.89 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/492.89 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 492.89 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 48,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,017.59/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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