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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 492.94 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 492.94 and 184.47 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 492.94 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/492.94 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 492.94 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 90,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,932.64/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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