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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 493.62 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 493.62 and 182.86 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 493.62 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/493.62 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 493.62 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 90,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,263.35/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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