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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 482.22 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 482.22 and 184.50 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 482.22 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/482.22 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 482.22 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 88,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,969.59/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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