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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.20 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.20 and 146.24 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.20 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.20 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.20 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 72,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,125.57/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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