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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.45 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.45 and 182.34 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.45 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.45 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.45 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 87,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,422.00/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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