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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 493.31 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 493.31 and 182.38 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 493.31 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/493.31 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 493.31 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 89,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,969.88/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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