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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 452.38 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 452.38 and 180.44 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 452.38 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/452.38 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 452.38 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 81,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,628.13/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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