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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.31 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.31 and 97.74 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.31 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.31 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.31 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 48,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,215.81/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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