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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 452.33 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 452.33 and 180.41 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 452.33 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/452.33 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 452.33 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 81,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,603.95/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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