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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 480.03 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 480.03 and 183.13 is: 274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 480.03 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/480.03 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 480.03 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 87,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,906.01/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.58

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