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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 482.63 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 482.63 and 184.57 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 482.63 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/482.63 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 482.63 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 89,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,076.89/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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