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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 493.41 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 493.41 and 146.32 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 493.41 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/493.41 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 493.41 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 72,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.97/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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