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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.08 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.08 and 180.36 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.08 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.08 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.08 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 87,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,849.75/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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