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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 480.90 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 480.90 and 183.23 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 480.90 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/480.90 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 480.90 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 88,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115.31/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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