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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 492.87 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 492.87 and 146.03 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 492.87 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/492.87 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 492.87 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 71,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,971.34/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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