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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 479.71 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 479.71 and 183.16 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 479.71 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/479.71 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 479.71 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 87,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,860.37/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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