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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 480.57 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 480.57 and 183.34 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 480.57 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/480.57 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 480.57 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 88,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,107.70/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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