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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 479.76 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 479.76 and 183.25 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 479.76 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/479.76 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 479.76 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 87,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,916.02/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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