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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 492.91 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 492.91 and 97.48 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 492.91 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/492.91 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 492.91 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 48,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048.87/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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