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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.23 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.23 and 184.46 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.23 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.23 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.23 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 90,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,981.21/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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