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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 480.42 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 480.42 and 183.72 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 480.42 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/480.42 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 480.42 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 88,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,262.76/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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