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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 492.57 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 492.57 and 145.84 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 492.57 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/492.57 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 492.57 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 71,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,836.41/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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