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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 482.50 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 482.50 and 183 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 482.50 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/482.50 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 482.50 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 88,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,297.50/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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