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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 492.86 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 492.86 and 183.86 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 492.86 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/492.86 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 492.86 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 90,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,617.24/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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