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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 481.06 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 481.06 and 183.68 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 481.06 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/481.06 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 481.06 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 88,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,361.10/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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