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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.05, 492.94 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.05, 492.94 and 184.33 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.05 : 492.94 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.05/492.94 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.05x = 492.94 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.05x = 90,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,863.63/329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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