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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 493.42 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 493.42 and 182.59 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 493.42 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/493.42 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 493.42 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 90,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,093.56/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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