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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 480.33 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 480.33 and 175.77 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 480.33 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/480.33 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 480.33 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 84,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,427.60/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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