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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.43, 480.20 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.43, 480.20 and 183.27 is: 274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.43 : 480.20 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.43/480.20 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.43x = 480.20 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.43x = 88,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,005.34/320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.65

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