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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 494.42 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 494.42 and 183.22 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 494.42 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/494.42 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 494.42 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 90,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,585.48/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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