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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 481.06 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 481.06 and 184.12 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 481.06 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/481.06 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 481.06 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 88,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,572.77/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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