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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.61, 490.05 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.61, 490.05 and 182.32 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.61 : 490.05 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.61/490.05 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.61x = 490.05 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.61x = 89,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,345.92/326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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