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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.23, 492.90 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.23, 492.90 and 184.69 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.23 : 492.90 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.23/492.90 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.23x = 492.90 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.23x = 91,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,033.70/329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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