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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 452.35 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 452.35 and 180.43 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 452.35 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/452.35 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 452.35 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 81,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,615.93/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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