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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 494.33 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 494.33 and 185.38 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 494.33 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/494.33 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 494.33 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 91,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,635.50/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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