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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.70 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.70 and 97.38 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.70 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.70 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.70 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 47,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979.13/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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