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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 491.51 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 491.51 and 183.91 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 491.51 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/491.51 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 491.51 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 90,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,392.68/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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