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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 484.82 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 484.82 and 186.52 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 484.82 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/484.82 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 484.82 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 90,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,428.63/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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