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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.10, 481.44 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.10, 481.44 and 182.28 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.10 : 481.44 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.10/481.44 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.10x = 481.44 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.10x = 87,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,756.88/321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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