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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.38 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.38 and 182.70 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.38 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.38 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.38 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 90,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,140.53/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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