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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 479.67 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 479.67 and 182.93 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 479.67 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/479.67 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 479.67 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 87,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,746.03/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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