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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.31 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.31 and 181.54 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.31 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.31 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.31 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 89,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,373.96/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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