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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 483.12 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 483.12 and 184.98 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 483.12 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/483.12 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 483.12 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 89,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,367.54/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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