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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 490.21 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 490.21 and 180.57 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 490.21 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/490.21 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 490.21 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 88,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517.22/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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