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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.02 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.02 and 146.36 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.02 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.02 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.02 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 72,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,158.41/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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