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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 493.07 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 493.07 and 184.26 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 493.07 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/493.07 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 493.07 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 90,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,852.16/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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