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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.79, 481 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.79, 481 and 184.10 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.79 : 481 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.79/481 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.79x = 481 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.79x = 88,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,552.10/320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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