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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 493.67 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 493.67 and 185.22 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 493.67 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/493.67 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 493.67 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 91,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,436.63/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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