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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.35 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.35 and 183.45 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.35 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.35 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.35 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 90,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,687.11/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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