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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 482.78 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 482.78 and 184.83 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 482.78 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/482.78 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 482.78 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 89,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,230.88/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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