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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 482.26 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 482.26 and 184.71 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 482.26 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/482.26 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 482.26 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 89,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,078.24/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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