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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 492.63 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 492.63 and 182.39 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 492.63 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/492.63 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 492.63 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 89,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,852.82/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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