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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 491.85 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 491.85 and 181.79 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 491.85 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/491.85 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 491.85 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 89,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,415.05/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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