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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.44 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.44 and 182.25 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.44 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.44 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.44 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 87,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,195.69/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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