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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 492.82 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 492.82 and 183.94 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 492.82 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/492.82 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 492.82 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 90,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,647.62/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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