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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.46 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.46 and 146.37 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.46 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.46 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.46 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 72,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,227.01/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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