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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 483.60 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 483.60 and 185.64 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 483.60 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/483.60 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 483.60 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 89,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,775.50/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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