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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 451.79 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 451.79 and 180.01 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 451.79 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/451.79 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 451.79 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 81,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326.72/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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