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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 452.18 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 452.18 and 180.31 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 452.18 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/452.18 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 452.18 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 81,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,530.31/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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