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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 488.31 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 488.31 and 181.42 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 488.31 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/488.31 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 488.31 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 88,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,589.20/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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