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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.58, 481.96 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.58, 481.96 and 184.68 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.58 : 481.96 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.58/481.96 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.58x = 481.96 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.58x = 89,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,008.37/321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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