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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 491.94 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 491.94 and 183.64 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 491.94 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/491.94 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 491.94 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 90,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,339.86/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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