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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 479 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 479 and 182.18 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 479 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/479 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 479 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 87,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,264.22/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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