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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 495.72 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 495.72 and 185.64 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 495.72 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/495.72 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 495.72 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 92,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,025.46/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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