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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 492.92 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 492.92 and 97.50 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 492.92 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/492.92 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 492.92 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 48,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059.21/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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