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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 483.46 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 483.46 and 185.46 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 483.46 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/483.46 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 483.46 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 89,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,662.49/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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