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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.48, 493.54 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.48, 493.54 and 184.89 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 493.54 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/493.54 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 493.54 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 91,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,250.15/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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