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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 490.32 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 490.32 and 182.96 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 490.32 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/490.32 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 490.32 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 89,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,708.95/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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