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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 479.76 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 479.76 and 182.88 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 479.76 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/479.76 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 479.76 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 87,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,738.51/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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