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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.27, 478.49 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.27, 478.49 and 182.39 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.27 : 478.49 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.27/478.49 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.27x = 478.49 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.27x = 87,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,269.51/319.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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