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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 482.43 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 482.43 and 185.06 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 482.43 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/482.43 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 482.43 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 89,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,276.08/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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