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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 479.80 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 479.80 and 175.48 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 479.80 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/479.80 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 479.80 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 84,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195.30/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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