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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 479.79 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 479.79 and 175.50 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 479.79 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/479.79 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 479.79 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 84,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,203.15/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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