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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 492.95 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 492.95 and 97.52 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 492.95 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/492.95 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 492.95 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 48,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,073.23/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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