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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 479.56 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 479.56 and 175.44 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 479.56 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/479.56 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 479.56 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 84,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,134.01/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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