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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 481.05 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 481.05 and 183.78 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 481.05 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/481.05 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 481.05 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 88,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,407.37/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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