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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 480.15 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 480.15 and 182.95 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 480.15 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/480.15 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 480.15 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 87,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,842.24/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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