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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.66 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.66 and 180.08 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.66 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.66 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.66 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 88,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,177.97/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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