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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.94, 493.23 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.94, 493.23 and 97.76 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.94 : 493.23 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.94/493.23 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.94x = 493.23 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.94x = 48,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218.16/328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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