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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.38 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.38 and 182.48 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.38 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.38 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.38 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 87,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,477.26/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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