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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 484.28 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 484.28 and 185.48 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 484.28 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/484.28 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 484.28 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 89,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,824.25/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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