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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 481.50 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 481.50 and 183.66 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 481.50 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/481.50 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 481.50 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 88,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,432.29/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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