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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.23, 479.92 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.23, 479.92 and 183.07 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.23 : 479.92 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.23/479.92 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.23x = 479.92 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.23x = 87,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,858.95/320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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