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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 452.25 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 452.25 and 180.36 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 452.25 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/452.25 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 452.25 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 81,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,567.81/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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