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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 482.34 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 482.34 and 184.32 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 482.34 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/482.34 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 482.34 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 88,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,904.91/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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