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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 493.31 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 493.31 and 184.38 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 493.31 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/493.31 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 493.31 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 90,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,956.50/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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