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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 479.72 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 479.72 and 182.85 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 479.72 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/479.72 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 479.72 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 87,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,715.89/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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