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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 482.79 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 482.79 and 184.72 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 482.79 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/482.79 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 482.79 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 89,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,180.97/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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