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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 493.04 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 493.04 and 145.97 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 493.04 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/493.04 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 493.04 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 71,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,969.94/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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