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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.64 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.64 and 185.44 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.64 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.64 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.64 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 91,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,726.04/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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