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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 493.43 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 493.43 and 146.27 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 493.43 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/493.43 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 493.43 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 72,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,174.51/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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