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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 492.09 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 492.09 and 182.04 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 492.09 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/492.09 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 492.09 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 89,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,580.06/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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