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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 484.00 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 484.00 and 185.30 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 484.00 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/484.00 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 484.00 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 89,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,681.85/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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