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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.92 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.92 and 145.91 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.92 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.92 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.92 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 71,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,918.76/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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