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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 452.15 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 452.15 and 180.29 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 452.15 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/452.15 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 452.15 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 81,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.96/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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