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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 479.38 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 479.38 and 175.55 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 479.38 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/479.38 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 479.38 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 84,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,155.16/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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