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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 493.12 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 493.12 and 97.65 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 493.12 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/493.12 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 493.12 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 48,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150.89/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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