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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 493.29 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 493.29 and 182.47 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 493.29 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/493.29 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 493.29 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 90,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,010.32/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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