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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.79, 480.57 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.79, 480.57 and 183.94 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.79 : 480.57 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.79/480.57 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.79x = 480.57 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.79x = 88,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,394.15/320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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