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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.10, 481.65 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.10, 481.65 and 184.07 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.10 : 481.65 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.10/481.65 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.10x = 481.65 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.10x = 88,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,657.83/321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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