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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 479.98 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 479.98 and 183.10 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 479.98 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/479.98 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 479.98 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 87,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,881.94/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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