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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.44 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.44 and 185.90 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.44 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.44 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.44 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 89,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,868.15/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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