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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 493.59 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 493.59 and 184.74 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 493.59 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/493.59 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 493.59 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 91,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,185.82/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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