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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.91, 493.45 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.91, 493.45 and 146.26 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.91 : 493.45 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.91/493.45 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.91x = 493.45 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.91x = 72,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,172.00/328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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