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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 483.05 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 483.05 and 185.97 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 483.05 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/483.05 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 483.05 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 89,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832.81/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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