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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 492.26 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 492.26 and 184.41 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 492.26 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/492.26 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 492.26 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 90,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,776.74/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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