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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 479.03 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 479.03 and 182.49 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 479.03 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/479.03 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 479.03 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 87,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,417.27/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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