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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 451.88 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 451.88 and 180.07 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 451.88 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/451.88 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 451.88 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 81,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,370.03/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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