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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 492.44 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 492.44 and 184.92 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 492.44 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/492.44 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 492.44 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 91,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,061.08/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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