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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.49, 489.28 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.49, 489.28 and 180.27 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.49 : 489.28 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.49/489.28 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.49x = 489.28 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.49x = 88,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,202.51/326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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