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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 483.02 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 483.02 and 185.11 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 483.02 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/483.02 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 483.02 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 89,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,411.83/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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