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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 488.36 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 488.36 and 180.86 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 488.36 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/488.36 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 488.36 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 88,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,324.79/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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