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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 491.13 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 491.13 and 182.96 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 491.13 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/491.13 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 491.13 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 89,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,854.69/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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