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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 491.70 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 491.70 and 182.01 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 491.70 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/491.70 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 491.70 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 89,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,494.32/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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