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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 452.07 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 452.07 and 180.22 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 452.07 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/452.07 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 452.07 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 81,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,471.01/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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