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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 480.24 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 480.24 and 175.68 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 480.24 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/480.24 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 480.24 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 84,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,368.56/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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