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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 493.18 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 493.18 and 97.71 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 493.18 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/493.18 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 493.18 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 48,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,188.62/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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