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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 492.57 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 492.57 and 145.83 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 492.57 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/492.57 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 492.57 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 71,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,831.48/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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