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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.95 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.95 and 182.32 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.95 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.95 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.95 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 87,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,322.16/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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