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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.31 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.31 and 180.49 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.31 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.31 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.31 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 87,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,953.68/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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