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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 493.11 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 493.11 and 97.70 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 493.11 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/493.11 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 493.11 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 48,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,174.38/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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