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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 452.21 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 452.21 and 180.33 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 452.21 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/452.21 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 452.21 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 81,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,544.77/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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