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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 482.82 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 482.82 and 184.92 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 482.82 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/482.82 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 482.82 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 89,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,283.07/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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