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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 482.67 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 482.67 and 185.22 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 482.67 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/482.67 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 482.67 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 89,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,400.14/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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