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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 320 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 320 and 176.24 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 320 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/320 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 320 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 56,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,396.80/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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