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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 492.94 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 492.94 and 145.97 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 492.94 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/492.94 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 492.94 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 71,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,953.20/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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