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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 491.30 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 491.30 and 183.49 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 491.30 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/491.30 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 491.30 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 90,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,147.18/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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