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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.37, 481.75 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.37, 481.75 and 184.68 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.37 : 481.75 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.37/481.75 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.37x = 481.75 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.37x = 88,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,969.13/321.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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