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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 489.10 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 489.10 and 180.02 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 489.10 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/489.10 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 489.10 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 88,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,047.78/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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