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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 493.25 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 493.25 and 184.65 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 493.25 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/493.25 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 493.25 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 91,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,077.69/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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