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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 489.44 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 489.44 and 182.11 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 489.44 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/489.44 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 489.44 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 89,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,131.01/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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