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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 483.84 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 483.84 and 185.32 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 483.84 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/483.84 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 483.84 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 89,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,665.23/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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