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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 492.60 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 492.60 and 182.18 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 492.60 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/492.60 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 492.60 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 89,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,739.41/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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