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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 452.26 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 452.26 and 185.98 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 452.26 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/452.26 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 452.26 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 84,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,111.31/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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