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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.59 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.59 and 181.04 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.59 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.59 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.59 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 88,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,813.96/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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