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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 492.42 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 492.42 and 184.25 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 492.42 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/492.42 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 492.42 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 90,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,725.92/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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