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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 481.63 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 481.63 and 183.86 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 481.63 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/481.63 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 481.63 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 88,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,552.49/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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