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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 492.24 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 492.24 and 183.60 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 492.24 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/492.24 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 492.24 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 90,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,375.26/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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