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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 481.36 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 481.36 and 176.16 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 481.36 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/481.36 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 481.36 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 84,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,796.38/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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