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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.09 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.09 and 185.40 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.09 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.09 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.09 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 89,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,564.89/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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