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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 479.70 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 479.70 and 182.68 is: 274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 479.70 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/479.70 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 479.70 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 87,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,631.60/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.29

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