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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 491.67 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 491.67 and 183.78 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 491.67 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/491.67 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 491.67 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 90,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,359.11/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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