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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 481.62 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 481.62 and 184.60 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 481.62 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/481.62 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 481.62 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 88,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,907.05/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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