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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 489.85 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 489.85 and 182.19 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 489.85 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/489.85 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 489.85 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 89,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,245.77/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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