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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480.24 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480.24 and 183.36 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480.24 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480.24 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480.24 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 88,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,056.81/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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