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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 493.32 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 493.32 and 146.33 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 493.32 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/493.32 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 493.32 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 72,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,187.45/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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