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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 481.37 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 481.37 and 183.98 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 481.37 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/481.37 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 481.37 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 88,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,562.45/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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