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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 479.30 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 479.30 and 182.64 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 479.30 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/479.30 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 479.30 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 87,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,539.35/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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