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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 479.79 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 479.79 and 183.30 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 479.79 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/479.79 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 479.79 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 87,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,945.51/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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