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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 478.84 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 478.84 and 183.16 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 478.84 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/478.84 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 478.84 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 87,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,704.33/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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