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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 484.67 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 484.67 and 186.20 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 484.67 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/484.67 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 484.67 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 90,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,242.20/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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