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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 492.60 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 492.60 and 184.40 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 492.60 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/492.60 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 492.60 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 90,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,835.44/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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