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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.37, 492.77 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.37, 492.77 and 184.19 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.37 : 492.77 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.37/492.77 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.37x = 492.77 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.37x = 90,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,763.62/328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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