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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 491.34 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 491.34 and 183.52 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 491.34 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/491.34 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 491.34 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 90,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,170.72/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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