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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 480.84 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 480.84 and 183.78 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 480.84 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/480.84 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 480.84 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 88,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368.78/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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