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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 480.07 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 480.07 and 183.44 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 480.07 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/480.07 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 480.07 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 88,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,061.18/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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