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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 493.11 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 493.11 and 146.10 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 493.11 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/493.11 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 493.11 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 72,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,043.37/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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