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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.94, 493 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.94, 493 and 146.14 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.94 : 493 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.94/493 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.94x = 493 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.94x = 72,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,047.02/328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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