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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 492.48 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 492.48 and 183.90 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 492.48 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/492.48 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 492.48 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 90,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,567.07/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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