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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 482.34 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 482.34 and 184.29 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 482.34 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/482.34 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 482.34 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 88,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,890.44/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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