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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.31, 491.18 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.31, 491.18 and 183.13 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.31 : 491.18 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.31/491.18 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.31x = 491.18 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.31x = 89,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,949.79/327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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