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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 493.45 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 493.45 and 97.80 is: 146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 493.45 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/493.45 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 493.45 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 48,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259.41/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.72

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