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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 488.80 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 488.80 and 181.92 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 488.80 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/488.80 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 488.80 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 88,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,922.50/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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