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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.62 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.62 and 183.47 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.62 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.62 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.62 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 88,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,726.43/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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