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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 492.18 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 492.18 and 181.96 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 492.18 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/492.18 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 492.18 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 89,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,557.07/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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