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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.76 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.76 and 185.60 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.76 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.76 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.76 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 89,785.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,785.86/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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