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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 493.22 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 493.22 and 97.64 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 493.22 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/493.22 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 493.22 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 48,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158.75/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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