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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 479.41 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 479.41 and 182.70 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 479.41 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/479.41 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 479.41 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 87,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,587.75/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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