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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.83, 452.41 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.83, 452.41 and 180.47 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.83 : 452.41 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.83/452.41 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.83x = 452.41 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.83x = 81,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,646.43/327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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