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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 491.16 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 491.16 and 183.16 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 491.16 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/491.16 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 491.16 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 89,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,960.87/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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