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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 483.21 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 483.21 and 185.31 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 483.21 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/483.21 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 483.21 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 89,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,543.65/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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