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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 492.32 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 492.32 and 182.32 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 492.32 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/492.32 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 492.32 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 89,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,759.33/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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