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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 493.06 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 493.06 and 182.32 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 493.06 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/493.06 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 493.06 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 89,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,894.70/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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