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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 491.36 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 491.36 and 183.52 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 491.36 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/491.36 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 491.36 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 90,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,174.39/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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