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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 493.17 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 493.17 and 97.65 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 493.17 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/493.17 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 493.17 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 48,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158.05/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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