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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.12 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.12 and 146.11 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.12 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.12 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.12 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 72,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,049.64/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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