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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 481.57 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 481.57 and 184.16 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 481.57 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/481.57 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 481.57 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 88,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,685.93/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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