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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 490.95 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 490.95 and 183.22 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 490.95 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/490.95 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 490.95 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 89,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,951.86/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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