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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 480.06 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 480.06 and 175.91 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 480.06 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/480.06 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 480.06 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 84,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,444.95/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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