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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 482.98 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 482.98 and 185.10 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 482.98 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/482.98 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 482.98 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 89,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,399.60/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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