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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.49, 491.37 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.49, 491.37 and 183.21 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.49 : 491.37 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.49/491.37 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.49x = 491.37 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.49x = 90,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,023.90/327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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