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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 489.70 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 489.70 and 180.44 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 489.70 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/489.70 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 489.70 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 88,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,358.57/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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