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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 483.10 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 483.10 and 185.17 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 483.10 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/483.10 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 483.10 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 89,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,453.96/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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