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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 493.08 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 493.08 and 146.10 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 493.08 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/493.08 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 493.08 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 72,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,036.52/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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