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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.31, 480.60 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.31, 480.60 and 183.15 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.31 : 480.60 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.31/480.60 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.31x = 480.60 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.31x = 88,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,021.89/320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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