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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 482.18 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 482.18 and 184.44 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 482.18 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/482.18 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 482.18 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 88,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,932.36/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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