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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.23 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.23 and 97.75 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.23 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.23 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.23 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 48,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,213.23/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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