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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 479.61 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 479.61 and 183.67 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 479.61 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/479.61 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 479.61 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 88,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,089.97/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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