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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 483.40 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 483.40 and 185.15 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 483.40 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/483.40 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 483.40 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 89,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,502.95/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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