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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.18 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.18 and 185.96 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.18 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.18 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.18 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 90,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,037.18/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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