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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.20 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.20 and 183.83 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.20 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.20 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.20 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 90,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,480.21/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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