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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 493.36 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 493.36 and 146.30 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 493.36 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/493.36 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 493.36 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 72,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175.74/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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