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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 482.90 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 482.90 and 185.36 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 482.90 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/482.90 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 482.90 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 89,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,510.34/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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