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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 495.92 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 495.92 and 184.22 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 495.92 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/495.92 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 495.92 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 91,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,358.38/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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