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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 479.07 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 479.07 and 182.34 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 479.07 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/479.07 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 479.07 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 87,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,353.62/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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