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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 479.55 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 479.55 and 183.12 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 479.55 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/479.55 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 479.55 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 87,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,815.20/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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