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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.60 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.60 and 185.33 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.60 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.60 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.60 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 89,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,623.17/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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