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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 483.33 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 483.33 and 185.53 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 483.33 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/483.33 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 483.33 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 89,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,672.21/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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