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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 478.48 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 478.48 and 182.37 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 478.48 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/478.48 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 478.48 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 87,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,260.40/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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