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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.84 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.84 and 184.24 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.84 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.84 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.84 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 90,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,800.84/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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