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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 491.57 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 491.57 and 181.76 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 491.57 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/491.57 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 491.57 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 89,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,347.76/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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