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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 493.56 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 493.56 and 185.04 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 493.56 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/493.56 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 493.56 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 91,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,328.34/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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