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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 480.61 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 480.61 and 183.45 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 480.61 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/480.61 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 480.61 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 88,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,167.90/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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