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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 488.36 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 488.36 and 181.40 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 488.36 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/488.36 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 488.36 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 88,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,588.50/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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