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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 492.98 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 492.98 and 97.47 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 492.98 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/492.98 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 492.98 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 48,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050.27/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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