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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 479.80 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 479.80 and 182.98 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 479.80 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/479.80 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 479.80 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 87,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,793.80/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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