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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.43, 481.69 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.43, 481.69 and 184.27 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.43 : 481.69 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.43/481.69 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.43x = 481.69 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.43x = 88,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,761.02/321.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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