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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 479.94 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 479.94 and 181.28 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 479.94 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/479.94 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 479.94 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 87,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003.52/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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