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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.86, 480.83 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.86, 480.83 and 183.95 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.86 : 480.83 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.86/480.83 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.86x = 480.83 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.86x = 88,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,448.68/320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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