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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 489.96 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 489.96 and 182.52 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 489.96 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/489.96 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 489.96 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 89,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,427.50/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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