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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.57, 480.47 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.57, 480.47 and 183.68 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.57 : 480.47 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.57/480.47 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.57x = 480.47 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.57x = 88,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,250.33/320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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