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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 480.22 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 480.22 and 183.53 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 480.22 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/480.22 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 480.22 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 88,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,131.92/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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