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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 492.84 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 492.84 and 97.45 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 492.84 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/492.84 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 492.84 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 48,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.03/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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