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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 481.32 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 481.32 and 184.04 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 481.32 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/481.32 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 481.32 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 88,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,582.13/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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