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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 481.40 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 481.40 and 184.11 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 481.40 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/481.40 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 481.40 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 88,629.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,629.63/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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