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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.37, 480.78 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.37, 480.78 and 183.30 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.37 : 480.78 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.37/480.78 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.37x = 480.78 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.37x = 88,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,126.97/320.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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