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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 482.52 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 482.52 and 184.76 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 482.52 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/482.52 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 482.52 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 89,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,150.40/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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