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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 490.23 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 490.23 and 182.44 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 490.23 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/490.23 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 490.23 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 89,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,437.56/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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