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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484 and 184 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 89,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,056/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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