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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.54, 492.95 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.54, 492.95 and 145.89 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.54 : 492.95 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.54/492.95 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.54x = 492.95 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.54x = 71,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,916.48/328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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