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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 493.26 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 493.26 and 97.69 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 493.26 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/493.26 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 493.26 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 48,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,186.08/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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