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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 484.82 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 484.82 and 186.18 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 484.82 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/484.82 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 484.82 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 90,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,264.46/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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